Tuesday, 10 September 2013

What to wear - LA

In a few weeks time I am 40, I know can you believe it?! I have wanted to turn 40 for so long. I know some women cry at the thought of getting older but I have always embraced it. There is nothing I can do about getting old so why worry and fret? Just enjoy the ride! I know I am getting old because my face/hair/skin tells me so but in my head I am still 25.

 I am a very lucky girl because my kind parents have bought me a ticket to see my sister, who only happens to live in LA! I have seen her so many times pre-children but it's been a while since I last went. I did visit her 3 years ago but she lived in Texas then - IT IS TOTALLY NOT THE SAME!

 So, in October, I'm off on my own (au revoir kids and husband) for 10 days of Californian sunshine. I am already thinking 'what to pack'? The absolute beauty of posting on Avenue 57 every day is I have a 365 daily clothes diary to look back on and to select the outfits I think I am going to pack/take.  Here is my selection of what I would like to take. I need to leave space for the clothes shopping that I hope to do (she lives 15 mins from a super large outlet mall) and I can't resist a bit of Old Navy/Target when I'm there for a bargain.

 To travel in I want to be smartish (better chance of an upgrade as my friend works for BA and I've everything crossed she can pull this out of the bag for me!) plus I want to be comfortable (flat shoes a MUST for walking around Heathrow). I will also put into my bag a jumper because I get cold on board and 10 hrs is a long flight.


For all other days I'm going to pack this lot as I can mix and match according to the weather and what we are doing each day.



LA is very casual where my sister lives but I would like to make a bit of an effort hence the jeans/boots/flip flops/dresses. I can bet that this isn't all I pack either - I am TOTALLY USELESS at packing and if there is space I always put things in last minute. She's also not a party girl so it will be drinks at other peoples houses instead of bars etc

I need to remember also that I will be shopping so I must leave room for that!

Are you good at planning and packing or do you just shove it all in like me and hope for the best on the other end?

Fiona
xoxo

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16 comments :

  1. Style At Every Age10 September 2013 at 08:29

    Oh you lucky girl! Firstly for only just approaching 40 and secondly for your trip! I don't throw anything in last minute when I pack, it's all done with precision. You have some fab outfits for mix and match but you must get your sister out for cocktails! xx

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    1. Avenue 5710 September 2013 at 08:58

      She's tee-total - but she does like to come out (I hope she does!!)

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  2. Alexandra Petersen10 September 2013 at 10:32

    What a fab trip to do at 40! You will have the time of your life I am sure.

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    1. Avenue 5710 September 2013 at 10:43

      I know I will - I did when I went to Texas for her 40th

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  3. Virtuallystyledbyannmarie 10 September 2013 at 12:08

    I would upgrade you in that black maxi dress, prefect for stylish flying and comfort also. Hopefully you will have a fantastic trip and be turning left into 1st class / business when you board. X

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    1. Avenue 5711 September 2013 at 02:13

      I do hope I turn left - I was born to left!!

      Fiona
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  4. Avril x10 September 2013 at 12:12

    I am so envious....that's an amazing trip to be going on. Even just the flight without kids would be enough for me but to have 10 whole days after that...bliss! Loving the outfit choices - great idea to get planning now! x

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    1. Avenue 5711 September 2013 at 02:15

      When I went to Texas 3 years ago the flight was AMAZING - to not have a single person talk to me for 10 hrs was heavenly!!

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  5. Interior Design Delray Beach10 September 2013 at 13:29

    Wow I hope you get an upgrade!
    I have a little travel board here : http://pinterest.com/alisonrothwell/my-travel-essentials/ - I totally recommend you try and order some Redoxx bags for delivery to your sister's - they are the best for travel - indestructable and light as a feather - also try stylebookapp for wardrobe planning and finally, http://www.lisaeldridge.com/video/23653/my-beauty-regime-on-long-haul-flights/ from Lisa Eldridge xxx

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    1. Avenue 5711 September 2013 at 02:14

      oooh good links thank you! I will look at the suitcases for sure as I don't have one! I have a massive soft bag on wheels we always use but I feel a suitcase is for me now!

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    2. Interior Design Delray Beach11 September 2013 at 07:18

      Redoxx are amazing - I don't regret losing my wheels for a minute!

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  6. The Flaky Fashionista11 September 2013 at 01:36

    Great choices and oh LUCKY, LUCKY you! What a fab way to celebrate your 40th. Teetotal or not, you still have to drag your sister out for cocktails!! And oooooh, the shopping .. I'm now green with envy!

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    1. Avenue 5711 September 2013 at 02:15

      You KNOW I will drink enough for me, her and her family!!

      Need to save some pennies to spend on things now!

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  7. My Midlife Fashion12 September 2013 at 03:39

    I'm so l like you in that I love birthdays, I can't wait to celebrate my 40th later in the year & also think I'm younger than I am (I think I've stuck on 18!). LA sounds like an amazing way to celebrate your 40th Fiona & love all the outfits you're thinking of taking......just make sure you leave plenty of room in your suitcase for new purchases too! x

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  8. Unknown13 September 2013 at 11:51

    This is going to be such an amazing & well deserved trip! No Kids! No Hubby! LA! I hit the big 4-0 in November & I'm not really fretting about it tbh! Please, please don't over pack as you will need the space for all your treats & will regret it if you don't leave space for them! I think you selected well! Ax

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  9. Unknown16 September 2013 at 14:15

    How exciting! I love planning the outfits but I am also like you..squeeze those last essentials in;) Have fun!!

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